The Norfolk Steel 10U baseball team finished third at the Nebraska USSSA AAA State Tournament in Beatrice recently. Norfolk went 1-1 during pool play by defeating Omaha Pacesetters AAA and losing to Hastings Brickyard Bombers. In bracket play, Norfolk defeated Papillion Storm Chasers Gold 8-7, Grand Island Bat Busters 11-9 before losing to eventual state champion Elkhorn Prime Navy 7-4. 

Pictured is Adeline Gaukel and the photo was taken by her mother, Justine Gaukel, both of Burwell. 

Four-year-old Ruby was ready for her paper route

Gerald Miller was recently awarded the Admiral of the Navy award. Miller participated in five Mediterranean invasions and turned 99 years old on June 6 (D-Day). 

The Boomfest American Freedom Classic was held over the weekend on courses at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park and Skyview Lake. Highlighting the action was an ace on hole No. 14 at River Run Disc Golf Course by John Markhofer of Norfolk.

Three-year-old Maddox Lanman's new favorite movie is 8 Seconds. While riding his "bull" in his full cowboy get-up, belt buckle and all, he's yelling, "Okay boys! Okay boys!"

We were blessed with five new great-grandchildren, all born within an eight-week span. Pictured is Amanda and Gianna Schultze of Norfolk (from left), Vanessa and Westin Rotoni of Omaha, Lexi and Vienna Nixon of Omaha, Courtney and Henry von Seggern of Hooper and Erika and Lucas Last of Lincoln. 

All in a row with their masks on tight. It was indeed an impressible sight. And in ones hat there was a feather, but but they were less than six feet together.

On Friday, May 29, a rambunctious group of boys took on the rock bed in front of the Stuart Township Library. They had to dig out the rocks, remove the excess dirt, wash off the rocks and replace them back in the bed. With the help of Dana Steinhauser and the fire truck hose and Kyle Connot, the work was completed in just four hours. The boys were treated to pizza and pop. Those helping were Austin and Seth Connot, Kaige Krieger, Tom Paxton and Brook and Miles Wallinger. A huge thanks to these young kids for taking on the project.  

Christine Keller took a video of a deer swimming across Skyview Lake recently. Pictured is a screen shot.

Hendrix LaVey, granddaughter of Heath Henery from Michael's Cantina, helps out during these trying times!!

Many Norfolkans stepped outside Monday to watch as the the Air National Guard flew a KC-135 Stratotanker over Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk as part of a flyover salute to healthcare professionals and all Nebraskans responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Norfolk High seniors invited family, friends, teachers and coaches to drive by and honk and wave last Friday at the theater parking lot. Pictured are classmates Jared Ertzner (from left), Cole Hobza and John Canham.

Todd Stewart, LENRD Natural Resources technician, and LENRD interns Erika Hinz and Dillon Hupp, checking on one of the, holding up their fingers to represent the 375 trees they planted.

The City of Norfolk got a little greener last week on Earth Day thanks to the efforts of the team at Norfolk Auto Center. Several employees spent a few hours collecting trash from areas off Pasewalk Avenue and the ditches on the West Highway 275 bypass. Over two truckloads of trash were collected.

Remi and Ruger have no problem keeping the baby's stuff warm when she isn't using it. 

Laurissa Wilson took her horse, Blue, to work with her recently to the Meadows. Blue greeted the residents at every ground floor window. The small gesture brought so much joy to the residents.

There have been numerous decorated driveways and sidewalks lately, including Curtis Borchers' driveway in Battle Creek. 

Nevaeh Langan's fifth birthday party was canceled at Gobbs and Gobs of Fun due to coronavirus. Trying to make the best of it, a clown was able to come to her house and bring a smile to her face.

Is Razzy hiding because her owner said it's time for bed or from the coronavirus? We may never know for sure.

Pictured are participants who joined The Arc of Norfolk in celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the Second Annual Walk & Roll. 

Alecia Amezcua entered Elite Door's Christmas contest after struggling with this door for far too long. Alecia has needed a new garage door for awhile, but had much larger priorities — her daughter has had four brain surgeries in the past seven years and had a brain tumor that caused her to have severe epilepsy. We’re so happy that we are able to help the Amezcua family and relieve a little stress during the holiday season. 

Erv Eisenmenger (left) and son Steve discuss details of a vertical Spread-All manure spreader, which was designed and manufactured at West Point Design at West Point, during a recent tour of the facility by members of the Nebraska FFA Alumni and Supporters. The firm is owned and operated by Erv and sons Steve and Chad. The FFA alumni organization conducted its two-day 2020 convention in the West Point-Wisner-Beemer area. Features included tours both days, annual meeting and awards banquet. The event was co-hosted by the West Point, Wisner-Pilger and North Bend FFA Alumni and Supporters…

The Norfolk Elks #653 served a meal to veterans at the Norfolk Veterans Home in observance of Veterans Day 2019. Eight Elks members, four Boys Scouts from Troop #653 helped while 50 veterans enjoyed. 

Don Svitak, Madison County Weed Superintendent, recently attended the 73rd Annual Nebraska Weed Control Conference held in North Plate. Pictured with Svitak is John Bebout, Nebraska Weed Control Association President,  who presented him the Region 3 Weed Superintendent of the Year Award.